Obituaries

In Memoriam: Longtime Little Silver Resident Douglas Hollywood, 81

Longtime Little Silver resident Douglas Joseph Hollywood passed away at his home on Aug. 13. He was 81.

Douglas Hollywood
Photo/family of Douglas Hollywood via John E. Day Funeral Home

“Douglas was an active member in his community, belonging to various organizations, such as the Briody Brunch, Root Beer and Checker Club, Kiwanis Club, and the Knights of Columbus of Fair Haven. Additionally, he was a dedicated
member of Church of the Nativity,
where he was also a reader.”

Loved ones of Douglas Hollywood in his obituary

Born in Newark to the late George Hollywood and Cecilia Cogavin, Douglas served his country in the United States Army.

He went on to have a successful career as a banker, most recently as a Vice President with Bankers Trust in New York City. Upon retiring from banking, Douglas obtained his master’s degree and began a second career teaching history at St. Rose High School in Belmar.

Douglas is predeceased by his parents and his brother, Andrew (Drew) Hollywood.

He is survived by: his beloved wife, Maryalice Hollywood; his son, Michael Hollywood (Lisa); his daughters, Kathleen Nelson (John) and Eileen Hollywood; his sister, Barbara Oakerson (William); and his four grandchildren, Christopher Nelson (Maria), Katie Nelson, Nick Hollywood, and Dylan Hollywood; as well as his two great-grandchildren, Michael and Connor Nelson.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by John E. Day Funeral Home in Red Bank. Visitation will be held at Church of the Nativity in Fair Haven on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., followed by an 11 a.m. mass and burial to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Middletown.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in Douglas’ memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

— Edited obituary provided by family to John E. Day Funeral Home